It's a difficult one, that's for sure.
For all the popular opposition to Qatar 2022 (which includes me, I hasten to add), I think governments are more preoccupied by what to do with Russia 2018. Unlike Qatar, the tournament in Russia represents a geopolitical issue and I'm sure many Western governments are keeping a boycott in reserve in case the situation in Ukraine continues to worsen (which looks likely). In that context, I guess they're reluctant to announce such drastic action as far as Qatar is concerned given that they could ultimately end up boycotting two consecutive World Cups, which I can't imagine would be much of a vote-winner. Hardly principle-driven politics, I know, but it seems that's how these things work. Anyway, if you have any ideas for demonstrating your opposition, you'd have my support.
The real question for me is how the s**tting f**k FIFA contrived to award this amazing, uplifting tournament to two such abysmally inhumane regimes.
Posted By: King on February 24th 2015 at 10:25:59
Message Thread
- Qatar 2022. (Other Football) - Arizona Bay, Feb 24, 09:40:14
- Lazy journalism. Where did those statistics come from. (n/m) (Other Football) - The Gaffer, Feb 24, 11:16:00
- Qatari government confirmed them in a report by their own very expensive lawyers (n/m) (Other Football) - CWC, Feb 24, 12:48:27
- but the number only refers to Nepalese migrants I think (n/m) (Other Football) - Brandonio, Feb 24, 14:06:35
- Details ... (n/m) (Other Football) - Arizona Bay, Feb 24, 13:40:28
- Qatari government confirmed them in a report by their own very expensive lawyers (n/m) (Other Football) - CWC, Feb 24, 12:48:27
- blimey. that is bloody shocking! (n/m) (Other Football) - Tony Martin, Feb 24, 11:06:16
- All the euro teams should boycott the world cup and hold a euro2022 tournament instead. (n/m) (Other Football) - Chris Peacock, Feb 24, 11:03:17
- Their own 'expert human rights lawyer' was defending them on the news last night (Other Football) - King, Feb 24, 10:00:59
- Fair enough then. (Other Football) - Arizona Bay, Feb 24, 10:09:54
- That 'What Can I Do?' (seriously) attitude is what will turn this country around. (Other Football) - CauldRon, Feb 24, 10:26:03
- It's a difficult one, that's for sure. (Other Football) - King, Feb 24, 10:25:59
- How the shitting fuck did it happen? $$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$ (Other Football) - thebigfeller, Feb 24, 10:33:21
- Chap I know worked in Qatar for 3 years. (Other Football) - thebigfeller, Feb 24, 10:18:37
- You can't leave that country if you're in debt can you? (n/m) (Other Football) - protheroe fitzgibbon, Feb 24, 10:24:43
- Correct. Hence his panic. He was OK in the end, but it was a mighty close call (n/m) (Other Football) - thebigfeller, Feb 24, 10:27:42
- You can't leave that country if you're in debt can you? (n/m) (Other Football) - protheroe fitzgibbon, Feb 24, 10:24:43
- Fair enough then. (Other Football) - Arizona Bay, Feb 24, 10:09:54
- Remember that brilliant John Oliver segment just before the WC? (Other Football) - thebigfeller, Feb 24, 09:51:27
- You should get to Carrow Road more often. (Other Football) - Garry Brooke, Feb 24, 10:05:56
- It is indeed Sir. It is indeed. Fair few air miles required, however. (n/m) (Other Football) - thebigfeller, Feb 24, 10:07:39
- Unlucky. (n/m) (Other Football) - Garry Brooke, Feb 24, 10:12:08
- Kentucky. (n/m) (Other Football) - Chris Peacock, Feb 24, 10:17:42
- Unlucky. (n/m) (Other Football) - Garry Brooke, Feb 24, 10:12:08
- It is indeed Sir. It is indeed. Fair few air miles required, however. (n/m) (Other Football) - thebigfeller, Feb 24, 10:07:39
- Are any groups lobbying the FA, in regards of a boycott? (Other Football) - Arizona Bay, Feb 24, 09:58:24
- I've not either. I assume some will the closer we get to the event (Other Football) - thebigfeller, Feb 24, 10:00:47
- They've supported a candidate who isn't Blatter. (Other Football) - Garry Brooke, Feb 24, 10:11:17
- suspect the FA need the money (Other Football) - mr carra, Feb 24, 10:05:33
- It is still seven and a half years away I suppose. (Other Football) - Arizona Bay, Feb 24, 10:03:34
- I've not either. I assume some will the closer we get to the event (Other Football) - thebigfeller, Feb 24, 10:00:47
- You should get to Carrow Road more often. (Other Football) - Garry Brooke, Feb 24, 10:05:56
- Doesn't seem to worry the Scottish FA (Other Football) - yarmyyarmy, Feb 24, 09:42:02
- That link crashed my internets (n/m) (Other Football) - Tricky Hawes, Feb 24, 09:46:13
- Lazy journalism. Where did those statistics come from. (n/m) (Other Football) - The Gaffer, Feb 24, 11:16:00
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